Intern, Petroleum and Chemical Market Analyst
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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Petroleum and Chemical Market Analyst position in Calgary, AB from May - Aug 2025.
Job Summary
The Intern, Petroleum and Chemical Market Analyst is responsible for assisting the Sales and Marketing team by gaining an understanding of customer needs through market research, traffic flow and corridor analysis. The position assists with process mapping of key workflows for sales and marketing activities to help establish future productivity improvements. The incumbent supports a team whose goal is to grow CN's market share, deepen CN's strategic position, in addition to growing CN's contribution by expanding market share to generate revenue and volume growth.
Major Responsibilities
- Acquire a deep understanding of CN's rail operations and find ways to leverage the network for new business opportunities
- Review the nature and scope of segment and customer requirements
- Assess market and modal competition, as well as service requirements
- Undertake research related to corridor pricing structure and modal competition
- Analyze large quantities of data and display in graphical formats
- Find opportunities to implement Power BI to automate
- Work closely with other members of the team to assess opportunities
Requirements
- Initiative, sound judgment and a willingness to accept responsibility with a minimum of direction
- Applies critical thinking
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including databases, Power BI and Tableau
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle workload efficiently
Education
- Working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or equivalent
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
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